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Abstract
The use of porcine organs for clinical transplantation is a promising potential solution to the shortage of human organs. Preformed anti-pig antibody is the primary cause of hyperacute rejection, while elicited antibody can contribute to subsequent "delayed" xenograft rejection. This article will review recent progress to overcome antibody mediated xenograft rejection, through modification of the host immunity and use of genetically engineered pig organs.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19376229 PMCID: PMC2695451 DOI: 10.1016/j.trim.2009.03.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Transpl Immunol ISSN: 0966-3274 Impact factor: 1.708